Desert Road
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Skotel Alpine Resort
Whakapapa Village, SH 48 Tongariro National Park
The price is P3,256 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P3,256
per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tongariro National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (822 reviews)
Room was clean and spacious and staff was friendly. The restroom was a bit outdated. Overall it was a good choice, great for access to trails and gondolas. The restaurant is quite good.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Turangi Leisure Lodge
Ngawaka Place Turangi
The price is P6,861 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
P6,861
per night
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
Clean and functional, home away from home
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Parklands Motorlodge
25 Te Arahori Street Turangi North Island
The price is P4,422 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
P4,422
per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Book a stay at this golf motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (396 reviews)
Clean room. Quick check in. Small restaurant and bar on site.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rocky Mountain Chalets
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Book a stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Yes was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Motuoapa Bay Chalets
16 Tangitu St Motuoapa Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Motuoapa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Kuratau Jetty are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
It was pouring with rain when we arrived, so we really appreciated having the carport and entry cover, so we didn’t get soaked hauling our luggage in. Great for a 1nt stay on our way from Wellington to the Coromandel. Because of the weather the Coromandel didn’t happen, but that’s a whole other ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Pukawa Villas (Formerly Oreti Village Resort)
88 Pukawa Road Pukawa
Stay at this aparthotel in Pukawa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kuratau Jetty and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Tree Trunk Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Tree Trunk Gorge, a lovely green space in Desert Road. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Things to do
Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk
P15,280
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
